Honda Broadens Search for Air-Bag Fix – Wall Street Journal

Posted: Friday, November 21, 2014

TOKYO—Honda Motor Co. is in talks with several suppliers besides Takata Corp. about securing replacement parts for vehicles recalled over defective Takata-made air bags, people knowledgeable about the matter said.

Takata’s ability to manufacture parts quickly enough to replace millions of air bag inflaters at risk of exploding is becoming a focal point among U.S. lawmakers and auto safety regulators.